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Dushanbe-> Osh (9 days) (Start: 18th/19th/20th July) Looking for people to share a jeep for the Pamir Highway

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by Aio.lisa.uce » Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am » in Travel sharing » Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!
Looking for travellers to share a jeep from Dushanbe to Osh, passing the Wakhan valley (9 days). I’m currently staying in Green House...

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That's good to hear. Do you have any recommendations for how/where to gather a group?

Best regards
Emilie and Sandie

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Off the beaten track Uzbekistan

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by Urwald » Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:04 am » in Places » Uzbekistan

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Hello!

A friend and I are planning a trip around central Asia and we have some doubts regarding the Off the beaten track suggestion for Uzbekistan....

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Hey! I did a similar route in Uzbekistan last year (on 4 wheels, but met bikers along the way), so maybe I can help a bit:

Fuel: It can be patchy in...

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Running Track in Central Almaty Stadium accessible?

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by kai » Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:50 am » in Places » Kazakhstan

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Hey there guys, not sure if this is the right place to post but gonna just try my luck!

I'll be travelling Almaty in October, am just wondering if...

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If you want something free and scenic, the Central Park (Gorky Park) has a good jogging trail and is a favorite among locals. You could also try the...

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Train Tbilisi-Baku may start running from May 1st

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by Milad » Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Multiple news pages are reporting that the train from Tbilisi to Baku will be running from May 1st. As they quote high-level politicians, this does...

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That’s a really interesting development — thanks for sharing! It does sound quite plausible, especially with the political motivation behind it....
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by Matt » Wed May 11, 2022 8:14 am » in Transport » Cycling

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We’re on a cycle trip from Scotland to New Zealand. We’re in Turkey, then heading to Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and...

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Hey Matt, I replaced tyres in Tbilisi just before riding the Pamirs. Georiders Shop carries a good range of Schwalbe tires—including Marathon Mondial...

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Looking for travel buddy - mid September to early October

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by sarahtravels » Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:42 am » in Travel sharing » Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hellooo! I'm a solo female traveler (30) interested in visiting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in mid September to early October, though my travel dates...

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Ahh! I wanted to do the Pamir Highway from Sept 22 - 29. I was planning to start in Osh and hire a driver from there--cheaper when you get more...

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Outdoor/camping shops Baku

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by wandering_ventures » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 am » in Places » Others

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Hi all,
Does anyone know of any good outdoor and camping shops in Baku? Ideally I need to find some gas cartridges for my camping stove to stock up...

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Yes, you can find threaded EN-417 gas canisters in Baku, but they’re pretty rare. The Transcaucasian Trail guide mentions two shops that hikers have...

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